Garen Staglin

9.6

Beautiful fruit. Acid and long finish. No oxidation. — 4 months ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.7

2009 vintage. A blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, and 6% Petit Verdot. This estate has an impressive track record of high quality, even before it was bought by the Bernard family. Olivier Bernard managed to considerably expand the vineyards without compromising the quality of the wine, which is one my favourites. Unfortunately they use 100% Diam corks these days, which sadly stopped me from buying the wines. Anyway, this deeply coloured 2009 is a beauty that starts to shine with only 5 minutes in the glass. Impressive aromatics of black fruit, cedar wood, dark chocolate, vanilla, subtle spices and delicate floral hints. In the mouth it is extremely elegant and effortless, with everything in the right place. Exquisite balance with layered, perfectly ripe ( but not jammy) black fruit, embedded in a solid ripe tannic structure, and a very, very long finish. Everything falls into place, nothing is overdone, absolutely impressive, even if I believe it hasn't even reached its peak yet. This should age effortlessly for decades. Ab. 13,5%. — 7 months ago

Richard Poulin

9.0

Je suis un fan de muscadet. Pas de ces versions acides et étriquées à vous détartrer ce qu’il vous reste d’émail aux dents, non. Plutôt de ces envolées fluides, légères, agiles et admirablement tracées livrées par un melon de bourgogne traité aux petits oignons. À celui-ci s’ajoutent texture saline et densité qui allonge la finale. Top ! — 4 years ago

Louisa Scott

8.9

Light & bright. — 5 years ago

Craig Williams

9.5

Pale in color; slightly waxy, lime rind, white flower. Excellent vibrant acid balance with a layered texture and full body. A delicate almond note on long finish suggests drink up but this was in great shape overall. Dancer has a wonderful touch with CH.
— 7 years ago

with Maureen

Nico J. Snyman

10

One of my favorite producers, my favorite GC Blanc, this is extremely young, but after decanting & warming up it offers so many layers of complexity, outstanding wine. — 8 years ago

Kim Tobin

9.2

Great Sauvignon Blanc/ white Bordeaux- citrus taste but not too fruity- crisp, and I do taste a hint of peach and apricot!!complemented our roast chicken and potatoes ! — 6 months ago

Gilbert Van Hassel

9.5

Way to early but strong taste of pear and white fruit/flowers. Very promising — 9 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Blend of Mourvèdre (about 75%) and Grenache with a splash of Cinsault and Carignan in this ripe and spicy wine from one of smallest appellations in France. Deep Ruby with aromas of ripe black fruits and floral spice. On the palate flavors of plum and black currant with black pepper and herbs. Lively tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit and spice. Nice value! — 3 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

Second label (Domaine de Chevalier) Graves Red Blend. (65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 5% Petite Verdot). Deep purple color. Dark berry aromas and flavors. Hints of cedar, licorice, minerals and baking spices. Round and silky. Long finish. Well structured. Great value. — 4 years ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.1

Banana peel, mineral, citrus, quince, saline, mild florals. Both creamy and acidic. So good. — 5 years ago

Cayla Iwaniuk

10

Loved it! Very smooth — 8 years ago

ADAM STROMFELD

9.5

Butterscotch and caramel. Creme broule Yes this is a 21 year old beauty!! Lucius and long elegant and soft this wine goes on for what seems like an eternity. — 8 years ago

with Frank

Marta Jackowska

9.5

Young, fresh, delicious Corton Charlemagne. Perfect first bottle for one of our favorite venues….slightly oaky, nutty scent with soft apricot/peachy flavor….it went disappeared pretty quickly so can’t be bad! — 6 months ago

with Neville

John Tan

9.2

Last day of CNY at Arthur’s house. Smoky, flinty nose. Smokiness hits hard on palate. Ripe lemons. Balanced and elegant. — 2 years ago

Robert Krupp

9.0

Racy citrus and mineral. Pleasantly surprised — 3 years ago

Gor

9.4

Elegant nose of beeswax, acacia flowers, pear, almond, mineral notes, lemon rind. Lacks concentration in the mid palate. Persistent thru the finish with the lifted style. — 3 years ago

Kieran

9.5

Love this wine — 5 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Just love this wine, great value, can’t get enough! Belle Pente (bell-pont') means "beautiful slope" - for their 70 acre hillside vineyard & winery site in Willamette Valley. Bright Ruby red with aromas of red fruits, herb spices and hints of blossom notes. On the palate strawberry and cherry flavors, slight sweet undertones, herb notes and smooth tannins. Well balanced on a long finish ending with mineral herb notes. Nice!! Great value. — 5 years ago

Devin Bostick

9.3

Sort of like chateauneuf du pape, nice rich body, excellent wine, cherry but some plum and herbs — 8 years ago